ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT (VOLUNTEER)

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LOCATION: LONDON OFFICE

Article 25 is a global reaching humanitarian architecture charity dedicated to building safe and dignified shelter as defined by the UN. We design and build homes, schools and hospitals in poverty stricken areas. Our impact is precise, our buildings sustainable and uniquely designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve. We are currently looking for an Architectural Assistant to support our Architects with our ongoing projects.

We are currently seeking a motivated Volunteer Architectural Assistant with a passion for international development to provide assistance to the design teams. This is an incredible learning opportunity for keen and energetic individuals who are looking for valuable experience and wish to work in this field, not to mention a chance to work with our dynamic, innovative and expanding charity.

The office is a hard working environment where you will be expected to be able to take initiative and produce work to a high quality. You will have a chance to make a genuine creative contribution.

Skills and knowledge

An interest in international development and sustainable design practices

Strong in areas of planning execution

Problem solving and strategic thinking capabilities

A sensitivity to and knowledge of other cultures

Able to exercise good judgement

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Candidate requirements

RIBA Part l or ll qualified (or equivalent)

Software skills such as AutoCAD, Adobe, etc.

Confident and resilient  Sensitive and diplomatic

Resourceful

Strong team player with collaborative working style

Displays honesty, integrity and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions

Article 25 has more than 85 projects in 34 countries, making us the most far reaching architectural NGO in the world. Our projects are delivered with in-country partners to ensure that local knowledge and relationships are maximised, and that projects are sustainable.

Current projects include

Reinvigoration of Yangon General Hospital, Myanmar

Post-earthquake school reconstruction, Haiti

Inclusive pre-school, Tanzania

Hospital buildings, Nepal and India

Primary school expansion, Niger

This position calls for someone with good drive and a flexible work ethic who is looking to get experience in architectural practice.

This position is available to ideally full time candidates for a minimum commitment of 6 months.

Information

Deadline: Apply immediately for consideration

Terms: Volunteer position

Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months

Location: Our London offices

To apply: Submit a covering letter and CV to recruitment@article-25.org with ‘Architectural Assistant’ in the subject line of the e-mail.